Principal Lawyer

Principal Lawyer (Property and Housing) Location: Northampton, Huntingdon or Shefford (hybrid working) Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time (37 hours per week) Salary: £59,000 – £73,500 per annum, dependent on experience A leading legal service is seeking a confident and capable Principal Lawyer to join their dedicated Property & Housing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercial property specialist to take on a senior post within a high-performing and client-focused legal service. The successful candidate will lead on complex and high-value matters, delivering expert advice to public sector clients, while benefiting from a positive team culture and hybrid working – with just two days per week required in the office. Key Responsibilities: • Provide specialist legal advice on commercial property and housing matters • Lead on complex transactions, supporting senior officers and elected members • Supervise and mentor colleagues across the wider team (no formal line management required) • Support negotiations and liaise with external legal providers as required • Contribute to service development, client relationship management, and knowledge sharing About You: • Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive • Extensive experience in commercial property, ideally within the public sector • Strong communication and negotiation skills • Ability to manage a complex caseload independently • Politically astute and confident advising senior stakeholders If you are looking to step into a senior legal role with a varied caseload and flexible working, we’d love to hear from you.